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Ministry of Rural Development
Gender Samvaad event launched
Efforts being made to generate greater awareness on gender related interventions under DAY-NRLM across the country
Gender Samvaad’s focus is on hearing voices from the states and the field
Gender Samvaad event, a joint attempt between DAY-NRLM and the Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy  to create a common platform to share experiences emerging from this effort, was organised today by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. The attempt is to generate greater awareness on gender related interventions under DAY-NRLM across the country and best practices, with a focus on hearing voices from the states and the field.
Gender Samvaad provides states with opportunities to:
• Understand best practices/initiatives that other states have been undertaking to improve women’s agency , best practices around Food, Nutrition, Health and Water and Sanitation , in establishing strong institutions for public service delivery, and in protecting and providing redress to vulnerable groups within women );
• Understand gender interventions globally;
• Engage with experts and other colleagues on suggestions regarding how to handle issues/implementation barriers;
• Contribute to creation of a ‘gender repository’ with resource materials on best practices for gender interventions across the country/other countries; and
• Build advocacy around the need to focus on gender issues across SRLMs and the NRLM.
The event was launched today by Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Rural Development as part of the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The online launch event brought together a distinguished panel of experts, including senior officials of the Ministry of Rural Development. In addition, voices of women from the field, who shared their experiences on how gender mainstreaming efforts within the DAY-NRLM have helped enhance their agency were also included. A compendium of case studies presenting inspiring stories of SHG members was also released at the event.
With over 60 million women mobilised to be part of one of India’s largest livelihoods programme, the Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission  holds great promise for advancing women’s socio-economic empowerment by organising them into self-help groups  and federations of the rural poor. Not only are these platforms facilitating financial opportunities and livelihood support services for women, but they have also become an extended arm of governance to demand accountability from and build linkages with mainstream institutions.
In 2016, DAY-NRLM laid out a gender operational strategy to mainstream gender issues within its federated architecture, with a focus on training and capacity building of staff, cadres and institutions on gender issues. This was coupled with the establishment of institutional platforms  at the field level, so women could approach them for their grievances and to claim their rights and entitlements.
Ministry of Culture
Government to set up a world-class 'Indian Institute of Heritage' at Noida to focus on conservation and research in India’s rich tangible heritage
The government has decided to set up the ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar. This will impact higher education and research in the field related to rich Indian heritage and its conservation leading to Masters and Ph.D courses in History of Arts, Conservation, Museology, Archival Studies, Archaeology, Preventive Conservation, Epigraphy and Numismatics, Manuscriptology etc. as well as conservation training facilities to in-service employees and the students of the Indian Institute of Heritage.
The Institute is being set up as Deemed to be University by integrating Institute of Archaeology , School of Archival Studies under National Archives of India, New Delhi, the National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property , Lucknow, National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology  and Academic Wing of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts , New Delhi. These shall become various schools of Institute.
Indian Institute of Heritage will be a world-class university that would focus on the conservation and research in India’s rich tangible heritage, while offering research, development and dissemination of knowledge, excellence in the education of its students and activities associated with heritage that contribute to the cultural, scientific and economic life of India. This would be a standalone Institution of its type in the country.
This information was given by the Minister for Culture, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Lok Sabha Today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC bags fresh order worth nearly Rs 7.50 crore
The flagship store of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission , Khadi Bhawan at Connaught Place in New Delhi has bagged order worth over Rs 7.03 crore from the Oil India Limited , in the form of Khadi gift coupons for its 14,064 employees. The OIL agreed to gift Khadi coupons of Rs 5,000 to each of its 14,064 employees in its units across the nation. The employees, however, would be able to purchase Khadi and Village Industries products worth Rs 6,500 from the coupon of Rs 5,000. The coupons, which have already been delivered, can be redeemed throughout the year at all departmental sales outlets.
In another order, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency  have also ordered 800 gift coupons in denomination of Rs 1,000 for its 800 staff. These coupons have already been delivered and the 800 BEE staff can also purchase Khadi and Village Industries products worth Rs 1,300 from the coupon of Rs 1,000.
KVIC Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena said that such huge orders from government and PSUs will not only increase the income of the artisans but will certainly create more jobs by adding thousands of new artisans in KVIC's group. These orders would also pave way for KVIC for more convergence with different ministries and Public Sector Units.
It may be noted that many government organisations like the Indian Railways, in the recent past, have shown its keen interest in promoting eco-friendly Khadi products. In January this year, in a quick response to the instructions issued by the Ministry of Railways to procure linen items from the KVIC – the North Western Railways , North Central Railways  and Northern Railways  had given order of approximately Rs 12.40 crore to the KVIC, for supply of Khadi duster and green/red flags.
Later, on 25th March 2019, the KVIC further bagged order to supply DT and duster worth Rs 1.25 crore from Rail Coach Factory at Kapurthala. On the same day, the KVIC received order to supply duster worth Rs 1.65 crore from North-West Railways Jaipur.
In what may be a trendsetter for educational institutions, on 5th March 2019, KVIC had bagged order of different varieties of Khadi Silk robes with Angawastram from Indira Gandhi National Open University  worth over Rs 21 lakh.
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Ministry of Defence
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Awards given to NCC Cadets
The Government has increased number of awards and cash incentives to the cadets of National Cadet Corps . Details regarding increase in number of awards and cash incentives to the cadets of National Cadet Corps  Cadets are as under:
Increase in Padak and Commendation Cards along with cash incentives
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Award
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Earlier
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Now
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Number of Awards
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Cash Incentive
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Number of Awards
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Cash Incentive
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Raksha Mantri Padak
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01
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20,000/-
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02
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30,000/- each
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Raksha Mantri Commendation
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03
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15,000/- each
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04
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20,000/- each
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Raksha Rajya Mantri Commendation
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--
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--
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08
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15,000/- each
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Defence Secretary Commendation
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10
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10,000/- each
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10
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12,000/- each
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DG’s Commendation
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102
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2,000/- each
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200
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2,500/- each
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Total
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116
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Rs.3,69,000/-
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224
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Rs.7,60,000/-
Increase in best Cadet Awards along with Cash Incentives
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Category
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Earlier
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Now
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Nos.
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Cash Incentive
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Nos.
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Cash Incentive
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Best Cadet JD/JW 
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02
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10,000/- each
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02
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15,000/- each
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Best Cadet JD/JW 
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-
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-
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1
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15,000/-
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Best Cadet SW 
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1
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14,000/-
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1
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21,000/-
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Best Cadet SW 
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-
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-
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1
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21,000/-
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Best Cadet SW 
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-
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-
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1
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21,000/-
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Best Cadets SD 
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3
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14,000/- each
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3
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21,000/- each
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II Best Cadet JD/JW 
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2
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4,000/- each
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2
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6,000/- each
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II Best Cadet JD/JW 
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-
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-
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1
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6,000/-
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II Best Cadet SW
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1
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10,000/-
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1
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15,000/-
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II Best Cadet SW
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-
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-
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1
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15,000/-
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II Best Cadet SW
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-
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-
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1
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15,000/-
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II Best Cadets SD 
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3
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10,000/- each
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3
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15,000/- each
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III Best Cadet JD/JW 
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2
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2,000/- each
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2
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3,000/- each
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III Best Cadet JD/JW 
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-
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-
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1
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3,000/-
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III Best Cadet SW 
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1
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4,000/-
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1
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6,000/-
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III Best Cadet SW 
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-
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-
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1
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6,000/-
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III Best Cadet SW 
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-
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-
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1
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6,000/-
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III Best Cadet SD 
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3
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4,000/- each
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3
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6,000/- each
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Total
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18
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1,44,000/-
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27
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3,24,000/-
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri R. Vaithilingam in Rajya Sabha today.
ABB/SS/Nampi/KA/DK/Savvy/ADA
PIB Headquarters
Post office Passport Seva Kendra in Pathanamthitta
Ministry of External Affairs has decided to open Post Office Passport Seva Kendra at Head Post Office, Pathanamthitta. The operation of the POPSK in camp mode will be commenced from 28.02.2017. Appointment will be released on 23.02.2017. Only fresh and renewal applications on account of expiry will be accepted in PO PSK camp. Application of PCC, Tatkaal and lost/damaged cases will not be accepted till full-fledged PSK becomes operational. Cash and DD payment will not be accepted. Applicants have to take the appointment by making payment online. To participate in the PO PSK camp, interested applicants have to log on to the official website `www.passportindia.gov.in', register online and generate ARN  take an online appointment by making the payment online. Applicants participating in the camp should bring the print out of ARN to the venue of the camp and requisite documents in originals plus one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents. Applicants are also advised to carry two recent passport size photographs  with plain white or off white background to meet any exigency.
(Visitor Counter : 646
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways operationalizes 4155 “Shramik Special” trains till 2nd June, 2020 across the country and transports more than 57 lacs passengers to their home states through “Shramik Special” trains since May 1.
More than 50 lacs were transported in May alone.
In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are running 15 pairs of special Rajdhani trains from 12th May and 100 pairs of Special Mail/Express from 1st June, 2020
(Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains, Indian Railways is operating “Shramik Special” trains form 1st May 2020.
As on 2nd June 2020, a total of 4155 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country. 102 trains were on the run till 10 am in the morning.Till now, more than 57 lacs migrants have been transported through Shramik Special Trains in 33 days.
These 4155 trains were originated from various states. The top five States/UTs from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh  and Bihar .
These “Shramik Special” Trains were terminated in various States across the country. The top five states where maximum trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha , West Bengal .
It may be noted that trains running now are not facing any congestion.
In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are running 15 pairs of special Rajdhani type trains connecting New Delhi and started 200 more time tabled trains on 1st June.
Special Service and Features
National Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign on the theme Digital India for New India
Department is organizing the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign at National Level on the theme “Digital India for New India” for the year 2023-24.
- Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign will commence from 01.08.2023 and the last date for posting letters under the campaign will be 31.10.2023. The Letters posted after 31.10.2023 will not be accepted. The letters can be written in English/Hindi/Tamil may be addressed to The Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai-600002. Only handwritten letters will be accepted and the word limit for plain A4 size paper is not more than 1000 words or Inland Letter Card is not more than 500 words. The permitted stationery will be embossed envelope/envelope with stamp affixed for plain A-4 size paper letter and Inland Letter Card.
The categories for National Level Dhai Akhar Letter writing campaign are as follows:
 Up to 18 years:
- Inland Letter Category
- Envelope Category
 Above 18 years:
- Inland Letter Category
- Envelope Category
The proposed prize money to be given to the winners of Circle Level and National Level Letters in each category are as follows:
Prize to be given to the winners in each Category :
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Prize Category
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Prize Amount at Circle Level
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Prize Amount at National Level
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First Prize in each category
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Rs.25,000/- 
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Rs.50,000/- 
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Second Prize in each category
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Rs.10,000/- 
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Rs.25,000/- 
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Third Prize in each category
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Rs.5,000/- 
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Rs.10,000/- 
The Participants have to give a certificate of their age on letter such as “I certify that I am below/above the age of 18 as on 01.01.2023”.
This Press Release issued by Chief Postmaster General Tamil nadu Circle.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
National Coaching Camps resumed for 2021 Olympic Bound athletes with SOPs for safe training: Sh. KirenRijiju
In the view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following measures were taken to ensure a smooth training for the upcoming 2021 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan:
 Standard Operating Procedure  were laid down to resume sports activities in the training centres under the name of “Khelo India-Firr Se”. The SOP covers all stakeholders at the training centres including:
• All Athletes
• All technical and non-technical support staff
• All administrative staff
• All hostel and facility management staff
• All visitors to the centre
 A COVID Task Force Committee has been set-up to ensure the guidelines are strictly implemented at the training centres. The committee is responsible for the constant monitoring and management of the health protocols of the government.
 The SOP categorises the sporting disciplines into non-contact sports, minimal/medium-contact sports, full contact sports and water sports.
 The athletes were provided with necessary sporting equipment such as , air pellets, target system with the help from SAI Regional Centres, State Governments and NGOsat their homes during the first phases of nationwide lockdown so that they can train within their homes.
 Regular interaction with the athletes was done in order to boost their morale and keep them motivated in these tough times. Seminars and workshops have been organized via video conferencing to educate athletes about how to cope with stress and depression during tough times and focusing on their objectives so that the training is not hampered.
 National Coaching Camps have been resumed for the 2021 Olympic bound athletes. The SOP formulated will be strictly followed at the national camps. Timetable has been formulated for the athletes  so that they can train without coming in contact with the other athletes. Other than the coaches, support staff and necessary administrative staff, no one else is allowed to meet or interact with the athletes at the national camps.
This information was given by Union Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri KirenRijiju in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA ATTENDS CIVIC RECEPTION IN PUDUCHERRY; INAUGURATES LINEAR ACCELERATOR OF JIPMER AND A 50-BED HOSPITAL AT VILLIANUR
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu attended the civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of Puducherry. She inaugurated the Linear Accelerator at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research  today . She also virtually inaugurated a 50-bed Hospital situated at Villianur.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that in Puducherry, we see a blending of diverse cultural streams. She said that the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayali influences are visible along with the impact of the French. She added that the architecture, the festivals and lifestyles reflect the diverse influences blending together in harmony.
The President said that the Union Territory of Puducherry has made a distinct mark at national and global levels. She was happy to note that in a study conducted by a reputed international agency, Puducherry ranks first in the Social Progress Index Score 2022 among all States and Union Territories. She added that it has performed very well on parameters of Personal Freedom and Choice, Shelter, Water and Sanitation. She also noted that Puducherry has one of highest literacy rates in the country and the sex ratio has been favourable to women. She said that these facts demonstrate that the people of Puducherry believe in gender equality. She appreciated the residents of Puducherry for their modern and sensitive approach to development and progress.
The President said that Puducherry is a wonderful destination for spiritual tourism which is fast becoming a global trend and has the potential to provide a strong boost to socio-economic development of this region. She added that with the growth in tourism, activities related to health tourism and eco-tourism would also get a boost.
Please click here to see the President's Speech -
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
111.40 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
11,850 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.26%; Highest since March 2020
12,403 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,38,26,483
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.40%; Lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 1,36,308; lowest in 274 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 40 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 50 days
62.23 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Cabinet approves raising Extra Budgetary Resources upto Rs. 9020 crore for Long Term Irrigation Fund during the year 2017-18
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval for raising Extra Budgetary Resources  of upto Rs. 9020 crore as per the requirement during 2017-18 by NABARD through issuance of Bonds for ensuring lending rate of 6% per annum  in respect of borrowings for implementation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme  works of 99 ongoing prioritized irrigation projects along with their command area development  works under PMKSY.
A large number of major and medium irrigation projects taken up under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme  were languishing mainly due to inadequate provision of funds. During 2016-17, 99 ongoing projects under PMKSY- AIBP were identified for completion in phases by December-2019. To cater to the large fund requirement and ensure completion of these projects, the Union Finance Minister, during his Budget speech 2016-17, announced creation of dedicated Long Term Irrigation Fund  in NABARD with an initial corpus of Rs. 20,000 crore for funding of Central and State share for the identified ongoing projects under PMKSY .
To make the loan from NABARD attractive for states, it was decided that the rate of interest may be kept around 6% by providing requisite cost free funds to NABARD every year during 2016-17 to 2019-20 on which interest cost would be borne by Govt. of India.
During the year 2016-17, NABARD disbursed aggregate amount of Rs. 9086.02 crore under LTIF, out of which Rs. 2414.16 crore was released for Polavaram project  and balance Rs. 6671.86 crore was released to identified projects using EBR. Further, an amount of Rs. 924.9 crore was disbursed as Central Assistance  through budgetary provision. During 2016-17, overall an amount of Rs 2187 crore was raised by NABARD in the form of Government of India fully serviced bond as EBR.
During 2017-18, it is estimated that an amount of Rs 29,000 Crore may be required through LTIF, for which EBR of Rs 9020 cr would be required.
As per the status reported by the states and Central Water Commission during various review meeting, 18 projects have been completed/almost completed. Irrigation potential utilization is expected to be more than 14 lakh hectares during 2016-17 from all the 99 projects. During 2017-18, 33 more projects are likely to be completed. The completion of the identified irrigation projects will generate immediate wage and other employment opportunities in good measure during the construction phase. More importantly, on completion of the projects, the utilization of irrigation potential of about 76 lakh hectares will transform the agriculture scenario of the region resulting in generation of substantially more employment opportunities through increase in cropping intensity, change in cropping pattern, agro processing and other ancillary activities.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays floral tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal' on the Punya Tithi of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal' the samadhi of former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi today.
In a tweet, Prime Minister said;
“राष्ट्र सेवा में जीवनपर्यंत समर्पित रहे पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री वाजपेयी जी को आज उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर ‘सदैव अटल’ जाकर श्रद्धांजलि दी| ”
Prime Minister's Office
PM calls for support for local handloom products on National Handloom Day
Handlooms manifest India’s diversity and the dexterity of countless weavers and artisans: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that Handlooms manifest India’s diversity and the dexterity of countless weavers and artisans and has called for support for the local handloom products.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"Handlooms manifest India’s diversity and the dexterity of countless weavers and artisans. National Handloom Day is an occasion to reiterate support to our weavers by enhancing the spirit of #MyHandloomMyPride. Let us support local handloom products!"
Quoting a tweet from the Olympics medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Prime Minister tweeted :
"The last few years have seen a renewed interest in handlooms. Glad to see @mirabai_chanu support the spirit of #MyHandloomMyPride. I am confident the handloom sector will keep contributing to the building of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat."